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Welcome To The Kingdom, a weekly podcast hosted by Karren Atakora - popularly known as King Kora. Charming, witty, joyful, beautiful, charismatic, hilarious, multi-faceted, are just some of the words used to describe her... by herself. Follow the college student, lifestyle youtuber, fashion mogul, and most importantly child of God, as she embarks on a journey towards self discovery and creating an empire. Enjoy lighthearted yet meaningful conversations with her friends, family and guests, as she navigates the kingdom she has created and appointed for herself.

Karren Atakora


    • Apr 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 91 EPISODES

    5 from 177 ratings Listeners of Welcome To The Kingdom that love the show mention: friend, thank, love, listen, like, great.


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    Welcome To The Kingdom is an incredible podcast that truly captures the essence of having a conversation with a friend. From the moment I started listening, I immediately felt connected to the host and the topics being covered. It's such a necessary podcast that tackles important issues and provides valuable insights.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how relatable it is. The host, King Kora, has a way of speaking that makes it feel like she's reading your mind. It's like she knows exactly what you're thinking and feeling. This level of authenticity creates a sense of camaraderie and makes you feel less alone in your experiences. The topics being covered are diverse and cover a wide range of interests, ensuring there's something for everyone.

    Another great aspect of Welcome To The Kingdom is the host herself, Karren. She brings so much energy and entertainment to each episode. It truly feels like you're having a conversation with your best friend. Her passion for the topics she discusses shines through and keeps listeners engaged throughout.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one minor drawback may be that episodes can sometimes feel too short. When a topic captures your interest, it would be great to delve deeper into it rather than moving on too quickly. However, this is more of a personal preference and doesn't detract from the overall quality of the podcast.

    In conclusion, Welcome To The Kingdom is an exceptional podcast that deserves all the praise it receives. From its relatability to its entertaining host, it ticks all the boxes for an engaging and enlightening listening experience. Whether you're new to podcasts or a seasoned listener, this show is definitely worth tuning into for its captivating content and friendly atmosphere. I can't wait for each new episode to come!



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    Latest episodes from Welcome To The Kingdom

    conversations with friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 23:43


    a q&a over the phone with friends of the faith! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    art as a form of worship, and mommy issues ft. Davida Enara

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 62:31


    Hello and welcome to another episode! It feels like one of those days where I'm just on a roll. I am here with my friend Davida—she is an artist, writer, and lover of curiosity. I had a couple of questions for her and she had some questions for me. We talk about being Christians in NYC, crushes, art as a means of worship, and complicated relationships with our parental figures! I hope you enjoy :) Find her on Instagram at @davida_enara Subscribe on substack: ⁠https://karrenlovejoy.substack.com⁠ Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    Apostle Joshua Selman gave me advice on my YouTube Channel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 56:46


    A life update plus full story time on meeting AJS! A dreaaaaam come true lol Some of my favorite "Selmans" lol - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yScEVzqx0E - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiwR1NtxadU&t=1134s Check out his lecture at Harvard and his teaching that night at the church in Cambridge find me on socials main - @atakoraaa podcast - @wttkpodcast clothing brand - @deathtoself.co tiktok - @atakoraaa Find me writing daily devotionals at Have You Died Today? on substack! business inquiries

    the newly wed game ft. Lucas Lovejoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 50:56


    Happy Late Valentine's day!!! Lucas is back for his annual valentine's day episode feature! We talk about married life so far and play the newly wed game

    it's not interest, it's lust

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 48:36


    welcome to the kingdom! again! This episode is a question-and-answer episode!! topics include relationships (of course), cultivating a godly community, how to be a friend to unbelievers and lots more! I hope you enjoy :) Subscribe on substack: https://karrenlovejoy.substack.com Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all business inquiries: connect@theraenaeffect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    how to have the ultimate GLOW UP in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 45:58


    how to have the ultimate GLOW UP in 2024 Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all business inquiries: connect@theraenaeffect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    ins and outs of 2024 - goals, mindsets, scriptures and habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 55:41


    soooo basically one big "welcome and exile" list for the entire year! can you keep up? the list includes; a screen monitoring app, the gym, budgeting, gut health, boredom, that friend you can't stand, doom-scrolling and algorithms, eating out and personal taste! Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all business inquiries: connect@theraenaeffect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    please don't dabble in the appetizers...and some more newly wed advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 59:57


    the newly wed experience in detail via a q&a! Tiktok about confirmation: https://www.tiktok.com/@atakoraaa/video/7196829595302202666 Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all business inquiries: connect@theraenaeffect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    married in our 20s now, where's the fun in that?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 43:27


    Merry Christmas!! And welcome to season 4 of Welcome to The Kingdom!!! 2024, season 4 - feels like a lucky number now. I am back as a married woman and it feels amazing! God has been really good and we thank him. In this episode I am catching up with you; we go over how the wedding went, losing my virginity and our honeymoon ahahah. I also reflect on how living with Lucas in NYC has been so far. Thank you all for watching/Listening and Making 2023 such a wonderful time in the Kingdom! I wish you all a joyous christmas and a blessed new year! Y'all make life extra fun for me and can't wait to see what the year has in store :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    be where your feet are.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 36:19


    an episode on gratitude and how easy it is to lose perspective of your blessings! Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all business inquiries: connect@theraenaeffect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    how to: start again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 37:43


    Ever been in a rut, felt like you wasted the entire day, or maybe your entire life?? Welcome to The Kingdom! In this episode, I am exploring how I start again, reset and refresh when I feel like I need to. The best part about life is that we can always reinvent ourselves, pick up where we left of or start again. It's never too late! Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all business inquiries: connect@theraenaeffect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    getting married at 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 42:11


    Welcome or welcome back to The Kingdom!! how are ya?? today we are diving into alllllll the feels I have about getting married at a young age (in my opinion). Hope you enjoy!! :) Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all business inquiries: connect@theraenaeffect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    "did God REALLY say that?" dismantling unbelief, self-doubt and lies we tell ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 31:59


    Welcome to The Kingdom! In this episode we are breaking down the devil's oldest trick in the book...literally, making us question what God has said. Seeds of doubt lead to unbelief which leads us further and further away from our purpose our maker. I hope you enjoy!! Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all business inquiries: connect@theraenaeffect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    everything you need is on the other side of obedience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 40:24


    God has been teaching me a lot about obedience right now - and I'm realizing the importance of saying 'yes'. Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠⁠ for all business inquiries: connect@theraenaeffect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    The Beach Episode: what's REALLY been going on, life update + wedding planning status

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 40:58


    TLDR: I've been fighting for my life. TW: talks of depression and s**c*de. Listen at your own risk. Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! (only 5 stars accepted!! heheh) Connect on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠ for all business inquiries: connect@theraenaeffect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    What It Means To Live A Good and Purposeful Life with Sazan and Stevie Hendrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 47:16


    Social media influencers, digital creators and dynamic husband and wife host duo, Sazan and Stevie Hendrix, join us on the podcast today to talk about their relation to their upcoming release of their debut book, "A Real Good Life: Discover the Simple Moments That Bring Joy, Connection, and Love.”    With both having achieved success at a young age, Sazan and Stevie, searching for “the good life,” have found out firsthand that the success people think they want, isn't what truly satisfies. Even as their careers and social media popularity grew with millions of followers, they were still searching for “the good life,” just like everyone else. What they discovered in that search completely changed how they lived their days—and by extension, their lives. Now, they are bringing their message to the masses with “A Real Good Life” which releases on October 10! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    "I'm going to decide to praise God" - Sarah Juers on depression as a christian, endurance and creating through pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 82:04


    Hi! Welcome to The Kingdom!! In this episode, we are blessed with a conversation with Sarah Juers on her new album 'It Was Dark Until It Wasn't' out September 8, 2023 Sarah opens up about her journey with making music, creating through pain and using music as a means to communicate with God. We bonded so much and I enjoyed getting to know her! I hope you do too. Find all about the album here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjuers/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 39:33


    what to do your expectations are not met, and plans are not going your way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    "take the path that requires the most faith" - Victory Boyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 49:34


    A conversation with Victory Boyd: singer, song-writer, Grammy award winning artist and most importantly a child of God. In this episode, Victory and I talk about her newest album Glory Hour. We discuss her process in creating, how to wait for the appointed time, her journey as a musician and any mistakes she's made along the way, and why we should all take the path that requires the most faith!! It was such a joy to talk to Victory. So full of life and wisdom and I hope it blesses you. Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    in my fiancé era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 60:28


    I'm engaged!! + more life updates Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    what is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? ft Clara Atakora

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 48:19


    BONUS EPI TIMEEE YEEEEEE what is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? In this episode, my sister Clara joins me as we read your stories of the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you! Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    How I Built a Christian Clothing Brand - step by step, do's and don'ts, mistakes and lessons!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 54:08


    How I Built This: Death to Self, the Clothing Brand. Welcome to The Kingdom! In this Episode I lay out the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How of building my faith based clothing brand, Death to Self. I also answer some of your questions about the processes, the inspiration, mistakes and lessons I learned from, and most importantly...what's next for the brand!! Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    weeping may endure for a time - joy comes in the morning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 52:51


    From my lowest pit ever to moments of glory. Your girl has been through it these past couple of days but God has prevailed! I have come to terms with the fact that walking with God will have its ups and downs, but such is life - and God will always come through for us. Psalm 121: 1-2 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    "Running from pain is running from depth with God" - a conversation with Ezinne Zara

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 71:35


    In this episode, God sent Ezinne Zara to join Welcome to The Kingdom. I know, I'm screaming too. Nigerian Youtuber, Podcaster, Blogger, Wife, and most importantly Woman of God - Ezinne allowed me to pick her brain on all things Christian influencing, developing true intimacy with God, the importance of prayer, marrying at a young age, social media and much more! She also lets us know why the Christian walk is one that requires suffering, but suffering that is worthwhile. There is so much Holy Spirit and wisdom oozing out of this conversation and I hope you are as blessed as I am while listening. Find Ezinne Zara here: Youtube Ezi Like Sunday Morning Podcast True Christianity Community Bible Diary Blog Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    what it's like to be sent back to Africa ft. Zoel Darko

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 61:49


    When you're African living abroad, parents sometimes do this thing where they threaten to "send you back to Africa". For my 12 year old sister Zoel Darko - that threat became a reality. In this episode, she joins me on the podcast for the first time, to talk about her experience being in Ghana for 9 months. We reflect on how and why it happened, how she felt during those months, what she liked and disliked, what she learned, and many more! This episode was so fun - Zoel is such a ball of energy and I hope you enjoy (and maybe cry a bit) Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    the best way to beat laziness + I'm getting engaged??

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 60:53


    Hi!! Welcome to this crazy crazy episode. We are discussing what is probably the most eventful week of my life yet. Lucas and I went engagement ring shopping :o Yes, we are getting engaged! I don't know when, as it will be a surprise, but we went and designed my dream ring! aaaaahhhhhhhhh. I also talk about one habit that has changed my life for the better recently, when it comes to productivity and getting rid of laziness. Additional topics include, meeting up with my childhood bestie, and an encounter with a demon. Enjoy! Things mentioned: Listen to my friends newest single - Don't Let Me Go Shop my depop - Here Tiktok I saw on productivity Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    you have to climb the cringe mountain to descend into the land of the cool

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 45:02


    a wise woman once said (on tiktok), "you have to climb the cringe mountain to descend into the land of the cool". In this episode, we catch up on my what i've been thinking lately after being gone a week - being cringy, sleep paralysis, and the first love fire. Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    the throne comes when you least expect it (God knows what's best for you)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 40:38


    a while ago I was brainstorming what kind of set-up/studio I should create for the podcast. I wanted something that would look professional, as well as encompass the essence of Welcome to The Kingdom. Lo and behold, a thought popped up... "what about a throne?" hmmm a throne? that could be nice, where would I even get one? how much would it be? how would it look? I heard him say "don't worry about it, let it come to you" and that's exactly what happened. Here's the story of my new podcast set-up

    fasting for dummies (fasting 101) - why, when, and how!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 46:35


    no one here is a dummy!! i promise! I get a lot of questions about fasting (for spiritual reasons - not dieting) and since I feel like it is always such a serious and mysterious topic, I decided to simplify it for the kingdom. What is it? Why I do it? and how I do it! kinda like a fasting 101 xx Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠@atakoraaa⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    q&a: dealing with sexual sin, comparison on social media, content with singleness, friendship/relationship advice, & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 65:22


    Welcome to March's bonus episode!! (and welcome or welcome back to the kingdom) Happy new month!! In this episode, I am answering all your burning questions, dilemmas, and things you need advice on. Topics include relationship advice, dealing with sexual sin, comparison on social media, content with singleness, friendship breakups, & more. Thank you if you sent something in!! Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

    what to look for in a church? + find the right church for you

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 56:16


    I have been church hopping for the past 6 months. Not sure if that's a red flag of mine or not hahah. But being planted in a church is a really big deal to me and I want to feel comfortable and feel God's presence at church. Here is a list for things I look for in a church and how I made my decision on what church to commit to. Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠⁠@atakoraaa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wttk/support

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    reminder: God is bigger than your situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 33:22


    A simple fact we tend to often forget. In this episode, I break down what that means to me and how I realized this. Watch the Podcast on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom⁠ Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) ⁠@atakoraaa⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    the upper limit problem - why we self sabotage when things are going well

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 40:12


    ever feel sooo good. like great!! amazing!! fantastic!!! only to feel completely opposite right after? or perhaps immediately do something that negates those good feelings? You might have an upper limit problem. That is, we all have a level of "good" we will allow ourselves to feel. As soon as we feel like we're hitting that self-imposed threshold, we self-sabotage in order to dial ourselves back. but why? Watch the Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) @atakoraaa https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    I quit my toxic fashion job

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 54:50


    I quit my toxic fashion PR job with no backup plan!! go me!! Watch the Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) @atakoraaa https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    CRAZY FAITH STORIES

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 51:12


    Welcome to the first ever "kingdom episode"!! A bonus episode each month where I read what WTTK listeners are welcoming and exiling out of their kingdoms, + sharing and reacting to your stories/situations. This week's prompt: "tell me about a time you stepped out in crazy faith and it worked". Thank you to all who participated! I love being able to share them and hopefully encourage others! Looking forward to the next one :) Watch the Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) @atakoraaa https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    absence of proof is not proof of absence | How Elizabeth Gascoigne quit her 9-5 to pursue her dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 57:59


    Elizabeth Gascoigne began her experiment with a question: "why are there no non-alcoholic nightlife options?" Absence of Proof was born by her, for people like her who wanted to have fun without the pressure of drinking. Since the first pop-up in August, Absence of Proof has taken off and Elizabeth has now quit her 9-5 to pursue this dream of hers full time. In this episode, we dive into living a sober life in NYC, what it takes to pursue your dreams as a career, pushing past the resistance, letting go of self doubt, and so much more! Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Check out Absence of Proof Watch the Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom Follow Atakora on all social media :) @atakoraaa https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    becoming a "right choice" person, & Jesus bikinis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 61:39


    Welcome to the kingdom! In this episode, we talk..being a "right choice" person, simplifying discipline, and Jesus bikinis. no, seriously. Songs I played: Alley-oop, do you light up, & cannonball by Dijon Article I talked about: Like A Prayer: Searching For Spirit in 2022 Watch the Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToTheKingdom Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on! Follow Atakora on all social media :) @atakoraaa https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    how to know if they're the one, our biggest fights, & how to keep God in the center of your relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 68:34


    A Valentine's Day Episode ft. my boyfriend Lucas Lovejoy. We talk about receiving confirmation from God (plus a recent tiktok about this topic that gained some attention), our biggest fights (money, gender roles and politics), and how to keep God in the center of your relationship!! We hope you enjoy and have a beautiful valentine's week filled with love and good vibes

    I want to pursue social media full time. There. I said it

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 38:57


    the truth comes out... + a brief catch-up after Ghana, making friends in NYC, and pushing past the resistance! Enjoy :) Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on. Follow Atakora on all social media :) @atakoraaa https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    how to ACTUALLY get closer to God in 2023 + and habits, goals and mindset for a successful year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 47:37


    Our relationship with God: it's on all our vision boards and goal lists - what are tangible steps to actually achieve that? In this episode, tune in to find out my word for 2023, + habits, goals, routines and mindset shifts I'm implementing this year to ensure the best and most successful year yet!!! Please rate and review the podcast on the platform you're listening on. Follow Atakora on all social media :) @atakoraaa https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    Faith, Life and Culture with Jordan and Darin Starks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 81:28


    In the first episode of 2023, we are joined by Jordan and Darin Starks of the Just Different Podcast. In respect to their mission of bridging faith and culture, we talk all things just that. From purpose, to relationships, to being a christian influencer, we get to know behind the scenes of their digital ministry. What drives and motivates them, the dynamics of having a business with your sibling, their faith journeys, and more! Follow them on instagram at @justtdifferent Listen to The Just Different Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@JUSTDIFFERENTT Follow Atakora on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    why sometimes we ask and don't receive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 46:39


    you've been praying for something for so long, and it's just not happening. But the Bible says ask and we shall receive, right? so ummmm what's going on? Follow Atakora on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    waging the invisible war

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 51:46


    The moment you realize there is an eternal battle between light and darkness, you cannot afford to be a bystander anymore. By choosing the light, you have now chosen a team - and you relinquish all ignorance. You are now an active participant in this war and it is up to you to remain in position. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Christian Lo-fi Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iWqG37X1QamNZhNuP9NdR?si=wJNpg2LpRvWmvhiiMRJxEw https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LRFos3cYe1c3s5vErcwzF?si=_oohsSa7TMWZjM1-ZsDgJg Follow Atakora on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    Is any among you afflicted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 37:47


    James 5:13 - Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. Prayer does not need to be as complicated as we make it. As detrimental or trivial your situation may seem, talking to God has a 100% success rate. Let's do it more often! Follow Atakora on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    can these dry bones live again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 32:33


    For when you feel far from God. Follow Atakora on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    why I hate friendsgivings.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 46:00


    a therapy session on why friendship is a touchy subject for me. I'm always around people but constantly feeling lonely!! And it doesn't help living in a new city where making friends is hard. Follow Atakora on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

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    I got high last weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 41:07


    Last spring, I made a vow to never smoke weed ever again. It was a vow made in order to pursue a life of holiness and righteousness. However, contrary to popular belief, I'm not perfect (shocker, I know). I smoked again after a year of quitting. James 1:23-24 - Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. Follow Atakora on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    Jesus Christ was not a people pleaser, and neither should you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 58:09


    I am on the journey of being a non-people pleaser. In this episode I break down what being a people pleaser means, how that can be mistaken for "just being nice" and how it has manifested in my life. Sometimes the lines between wanting to be a "good christian" and being people pleaser are blurred. I have good news for you, Jesus Christ was not a people pleaser, and neither should you be! Follow Atakora on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    the uncomfortable uncertainty of your 20s, and how to deal with it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 45:23


    I don't know where I'm going in life. does anybody? Follow Karren on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    when the music changes, so does the dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 46:27


    New seasons of life = new routines, habits and thought patterns. To fully embrace the change and take advantage of the life you're currently living, you have to learn the dance to the song that is currently playing. Here's how. Follow the podcast on instagram for updates: @wttkpodcast Follow Karren on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

    concrete jungle where dreams are made of (I hope)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 51:56


    I guess it's safe to say that I'm in my 'Devil Wears Prada' era. Welcome (back) To The Kingdom! and welcome to season 3. I miraculously moved to New York City, got a job, quit, and got another job all within a week. I'm going crazy and having fun while doing it. Enjoy this episode! Follow the podcast on instagram for updates: @wttkpodcast Follow Karren on all social media @atakorakarren https://www.youtube.com/c/karrenkora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wttk/support

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